One-Legged Upward Bow Pose Eka Pada Urdhva Dhanurasana
The wheel with one leg lifted straight toward the ceiling, the arch held on two hands and one foot; held for time, a balance on top of a deep backbend.
How to do it
Setup
In the wheel pose, arms straight, feet parallel and hip-width apart, the weight spread evenly.
Steps
- Shift the weight onto one foot and the hands.
- Lift the other leg straight up toward the ceiling, hips level, and hold.
- Lower the foot beside the other, then come down as from the wheel.
Common mistakes
Hips dropping on the lifted side: press the standing foot down and keep the pelvis level. Standing knee falling out: keep it over the foot. Kicking the leg up: lift it slowly once the arch is steady.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
